Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth
Selecting a Method to Control Microbial Growth
Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
Review of Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth
Chemical Gases: Ethylene Oxide, Ozone, & Formaldehyde
Liquid Chemicals: Alcohols, Aldehydes, & Biguanides
Liquid Chemicals: Halogens
Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents
Other Types of Liquid Chemicals
Review of Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth
Chemical Preservation of Perishable Products
Introduction to Antimicrobial Drugs
How Antimicrobial Drugs Work
Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin
Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Polypeptide Antibiotics & Isoniazid
Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis
Disruptors of Cell Membranes
Competitive Inhibitors of Metabolic Pathways
Inhibitors of Nucleic Acid Synthesis
Antiviral Drugs
Broad vs Narrow Spectrum Drugs
Therapeutic Window & Therapeutic Index
Tests to Guide Antimicrobial Use
Antimicrobial Resistance